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  1. junebuggena

    How much does it cost to feed chickens?

    It's really hard to give them too much protein. Excess protein is easily expelled in their feces. There is no toxic gradual buildup, like there is with calcium. Just make sure it's not medicated feed. Medicated feed is fine for feeding young birds who need the protection against coccidia, but...
  2. junebuggena

    How much does it cost to feed chickens?

    The extra calcium in layer feed will build up in his kidneys and eventually cause them to fail. Many people insist that their rooster are fine eating layer pellets, but the damage is done internally, and there won't be any signs of harm until it is far too late. Layer pellets are for actively...
  3. junebuggena

    How much does it cost to feed chickens?

    They do need some source of calcium. Most pelleted layer feeds contain enough calcium that you won't need to supplement. If you have a rooster or a flock with mixed ages, then feeding layer feed isn't really a good option. If you keep them on a grower, all flock, or flock raiser feed; then you...
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